Speech Language Pathologist

General Purpose

Under general supervision, provides comprehensive speech therapy and language development services to a specified population of residents. Screens and evaluates residents; develops and implements therapeutic speech and language development program and services.

This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:

• Examines, tests, diagnoses, and administers treatments for residents with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral motor disorders.

• Performs evaluations with particular attention to receptive and expressive language skills, speech fluency, vocal and oral motor competence, articulation, and auditory skills.

• Maintains communication with the resident and others concerned regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.

• Facilitates behavior management in residents and families as appropriate to the needs of the resident.

• Maintains records of work performed.

• Bachelors of Science Degree in Speech Therapy

• Current license in state of practice.

• Certification, if applicable, and demonstrated competency in identified areas of specialization.

• Organized and detailed in work performance.

• Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.

• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.